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Listing broker remarks

Newly renovated and thoughtfully expanded, this move-in-ready Belmont home blends classic charm with modern comfort and flexible living space across multiple levels. Major updates include new electrical, new plumbing, two new central heating and cooling zones, renovated baths, refinished hardwood floors, and a redesigned kitchen with quartz countertops, brass accents, stainless-steel appliances, a BlueStar pro-style gas range, and island seating. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a newly expanded top-level suite with a spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, and full bath, ideal as a private suite, guest retreat, or home office. The finished lower level provides additional bonus space for a media room, gym, playroom, or office. Detached 2-car garage. Convenient to schools, parks, Belmont Center, Cambridge, and Boston.Easy to show. Lockbox on site.— Zhensight Realty LLC

Key details

  • 2,756 sq ft
  • 6,080 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1925 built
  • $723 / sq ft
  • $14,932 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠3⁠0⁠1⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
128 Watson Rd
Town
Belmont, MA
ZIP
02478
Deed (Bk/Pg)
61362 / 244

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Bright - Richardson Estate

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Neighborhood: Belmont

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.